Group Head, Internal Control

We are seeking for an experienced Group Head of Internal Control to lead the organization's internal control, audit, and compliance functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing robust internal control frameworks that ensure operational efficiency, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management across the business.

Business Unit: Dangote Cement Plc

Location: Lagos Office

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitory internal control framework, including group policies and key risks to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations.
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance, and efficiency
• Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the delight group
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership, and the audit committee
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls, and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment, and review procedures.
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology to business partners regularly to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
• Minimum of Twenty(20) years of relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• High level of integrity and control awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication and networking skills.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• High ethical standards and integrity.